Admission is free to Providence residents the first Saturday of each month.

August 5, 2016

Take advantage of the free admission to Providence residents the first Saturday of each month to pit your skills against other fans of PokemonGo. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is hosting a Pokemon Lure Party in Wilderness Plaza at the zoo, starting at 12:30 p.m. The popular game uses the GPS and clocks on people’s phones to have Pokemon appear around…

Get outside and enjoy the weather while you can.

July 29, 2016

It starts about mid-July. People start talking about how summer's almost over. And I just want to hang on to it, kicking and screaming. Here are some ways to continue to enjoy the season. 1. Pile wood for WaterFire. Do your own version of Cross Fit for one of Rhode Island’s most well known events. Join the hearty souls stacking…

The nationally known landmark is closed for repairs but they hope to reopen in mid to late August.

July 22, 2016

The Crescent Park Carousel in Riverside was known as Charles I.D. Looff’s showcase of wood sculpture, where he brought buyers to demonstrate the craftsmanship of its lights, beveled mirrors and hand-carved figures. Now, it could use a helping hand once again. Built in 1895 and then reopened in the 1970s by a group of residents, the National Historic Landmark opened…

A new exhibit featuring the work of thirty-two artists examines the role of the wildlife trade plays in wiping out species around the world.

July 14, 2016

Biologist and veterinarian Dr. Lucy Spelman has cared for endangered species around the world, from mountain gorillas in Rwanda to Asian elephants in Burma to giant pandas in China. The good news is that she knows people with the expertise to help protect them, whether that be a scientist who can artificially inseminate an Asian elephant or an expert in…

Teenage entrepreneur Makena Masterson donates all profits from her company Snox Socks to charity.

July 8, 2016

With entrepreneurs as parents, it’s not surprising that Makena Masterson started her own business. But what is unusual is that she started it when she was fifteen, and donates all of her profits to charity. Masterson was inspired to start Snox Socks after she had an unexpected medical emergency. Living in Westerly with her family, she had traveled back to…

Looking forward to the holiday weekend but not excited about traffic? Here are some ways to make your commute easier.

July 1, 2016

It’s (almost) July 4 weekend and judging from the light traffic on the way to work this morning, plenty of people have already started the holiday. And with great weather anticipated and those new beach fees, you can expect lots of company. But there’s always the dread of summer traffic. Here are some ways that you can ditch the car and…

Duck inside this Fox Point institution and you may never come out.

June 29, 2016

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Several around the state have summer music events.

June 24, 2016

Now that summer's in full swing, it's time to grab some chairs and a blanket and head to one of your favorite wineries for some tunes in the sun. Whether you're looking for a full-blown traditional clambake or just to bring your dog and a picnic and enjoy a glass of wine on a lazy Saturday, we've got options for you:…